He is Golden

My trees are full of bird song; the feeders are a blur of yellow. The Goldfinches have arrived in full force. We have seen a few goldfinches in the last month, but in the last few days we must have 25 to 50 of them in our backyard. I think the males are in full breeding plumage now; isn't he handsome? So far it seems like the males and females are segregating at the feeders; the males are a lot more confrontative than the females. The one on this rope was waiting his turn at the sunflower seeds. 

After seeing Ellie yesterday for a short visit on my birthday, I really am missing her.

Today was another day, full of minutes and hours......are we losing this time to nothingness or gaining peace of mind and hopefulness?